insideKENT Magazine Issue 141 - January 2024 | Page 59

GUIDE
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
ONE WARWICK PARK Nestled at the end of The Old High Street , One Warwick Park is a great central spot to stay . A decadent hotel offering luxury rooms and Instagrammable backdrops . Enjoy delicious food at The Brasserie downstairs before stepping straight out into the bustling centre of the town .
SALOMONS ESTATE Situated a convenient yet quiet two miles away from the town centre in acres of rolling gardens and stunning parkland . Stay in one of the newly renovated holiday cottages in the grounds which will be exclusively yours , or opt to stay in the opulent guest accommodation just a short walk from the Victorian mansion house .
TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOTEL A beautifully restored Georgian hotel right in the middle of The Pantiles . Lovingly furnished in elegant Georgian style , sleep in splendour here and enjoy delicious dishes in the on-site Eating House restaurant .
TOP BARS IN TOWN
CHARLOTTE ’ S IN THE PANTILES A super-stylish and beautifully Instagrammable café , cocktail bar and eatery serving innovative cocktails , organic wines , locally roasted coffee and light bites .
THE MANOR HOUSE Another brand new addition to Tunbridge Wells , this glitzy , glamorous bar promises everything from decadent cocktails to authentic Mexican and Latin food .
FRAMPTONS Three time award-winners of Best Restaurant in Tunbridge Wells , expect great food , wine , craft beers , cocktails and coffee . Working with local suppliers all from a stunning converted bank on The Pantiles .
COFFEE BREAK
PANTILES CAFÉ AND BAR Taking centre stage on the bustling Pantiles , Pantiles Café brings a quirky east London vibe to Tunbridge Wells . Whether it ’ s the perfect roasted coffee bean or a delicious weekend brunch of poached eggs on avocado sourdough , you will not be disappointed .
FINE GRIND Passion and conviction is at the core of the establishment , its essence seeping into every cup of single-origin coffee . Expect seriously good coffee and a great spot from which to watch the goings on of the town .
BICYCLE BAKERY Independent artisan bakery that famously creates traditional , delicious sourdough bread as well as mouthwatering pastries and more . Serving strong coffee and good teas in an uplifting atmosphere . A must-visit for anyone serious about pastries .
WHERE TO BUY IN ... TUNBRIDGE WELLS
This stunning 3 / 4 bedroom Victorian villa has been completely renovated to a very high standard . The owners have successfully married the comforts and efficiencies of a new home with the character and craftsmanship of the Victorian original , all with the convenience of a tucked away culde-sac close to the centre of increasingly popular Southborough .
Mulberry House forms a middle portion of a strikingly beautiful building towards the head of the cul-de-sac , nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle .
Bifold doors create inside / out flow to a stylish sunken courtyard and flood the stunning kitchen / dining room . Contemporary shaker-style units with matte finish doors and Caesarstone white attica marble worktops are framed by chic grey parquet flooring and crisp walls and ceilings .
The bedrooms are arranged over two floors with comfortable rooms that have soft Irish linen carpets and Carrera floor tiles in the bath / shower rooms . The upper ground floor comprises a stylish main bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes , an adjacent generous bath and shower room and a fourth bedroom that would alternatively make a superb snug or office . The upper floor offers a charming guest main suite with en-suite shower as well as another double bedroom with fitted wardrobes .
Outside , the curtilage is framed by elegant iron railings enclosing off-road parking and structural planting designed to complement the elegant façade . To the rear , traditional fencing with pleached trees create a secluded formal lawn garden and sunken courtyard .
Giles Warner , partner at Fine and Country , Tunbridge Wells .
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